Description

Tetrachlorobis(Pyridine)Ruthenium (IV) is a ruthenium-based coordination complex with the CAS number 67047-72-7, serving as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating challenging oxidation and coupling reactions, offering researchers and industrial chemists a reliable source of ruthenium in a defined oxidation state. It is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and materials science sectors for the development of novel compounds and catalytic systems.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous ruthenium catalysts used in organic transformations.
• Oxidation Reactions: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst component in selective oxidation processes relevant to fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of ruthenium-containing polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional materials.
• Electrochemical Studies: Acts as an electroactive compound for research in electrocatalysis, sensors, and energy conversion devices.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for methodological development in synthetic chemistry and mechanistic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrachlorobis(Pyridine)Ruthenium (IV)
CAS No.	67047-72-7
Molecular Formula	C10H10Cl4N2Ru
Molecular Weight	398.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(pyridine)tetrachlororuthenium(IV); Tetrachlorobis(pyridine)ruthenium; Ruthenium(IV) chloride pyridine complex; Dichlorotetrakis(pyridine)diruthenium(III) (related complex); RuCl4(py)2; Pyridine ruthenium(IV) tetrachloride
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Quality Control

Our Tetrachlorobis(Pyridine)Ruthenium (IV) is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ruthenium content)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in polar organic solvents (e.g., DMF, DMSO)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.